The karavasta lagoon is located in the central part of albania on the adriatic coast the lagoon features sandy dunes on the adriatic side and a pine forest on the other the visitors can see different species of amphibians and reptiles including sea turtle and many species of mammals leaving near to the lagoon the lagoon has been under the protection of the ramsar international convention since 1994 the park contains one of the most important ecosystems in the country rich in exotic faun